Winchester MG Owners Club

August 2018 www.winchestermgoc.co.uk Winchester MGOC www.winchestermgoc.co.uk

Your Committee:

Secretary: Steve Favell [email protected] Chairman: Peter Cranstone [email protected] Treasurer: Heather Ellis [email protected] Programme: Steve Favell [email protected] Merchandise: Niall Fitzgerald [email protected] Members' Representative: Tony Blackmoor [email protected] Newsletter: Steve Penkethman [email protected] In this edition Content Page Secretary's Chat 2 Chairman's Notes 3 From the Editor 5 TF Tech News 6 Milestones Mega Machine Classic Show 7 A Round-Up of This Month's Events: Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show 9 July Club Night Run 10 Alton Bus Rally 11 Alton Crotch Cooler 12 WMGOC Events Calendar 13 A Trilogy - Part 1 - Guernsey 2018 14-16 Notes - Wanted - For Sale 17/18 WMGOC Apparel 19 Our Sponsors 20

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Winchester MGOC meet on the last Tuesday of the month with a Club Drive in Summer and a pub night in Winter. Check the Events pages, or contact the Club Secretary for details

1 Secretary's Chat

Our much better than normal summer has kept the events calendar rolling along and it’s only in the last few weeks that the rain (that the gardeners needed) has dented attendance numbers for a few regulars. It is such a shame when that happens but, as we know from our own Cobweb Spin, you just have to move on and look forward to next year.

The end of August and early September brings quite a few major ‘motoring’ events, the first of which that involves the WMGOC being Carfest South at Laverstoke Park where we have joined with Basingstoke and Southampton MGOCs to put on a display of MGs across the three days. The Great Dorset Steam Fair runs over the same weekend and I can highly recommend it for the sheer size and variety of displays. There will be a focus on the 100th anniversary of the ending of the Great War with period vehicles, including a tank, taking part. It is the fairs 50th anniversary and they are aiming to gather 500 steam traction engines to mark the milestone. There will also be a full range of classic and commercial vehicles, including the horse drawn variety. For a different experience, arrive in the evening (when there are reduced entry charges) and to see the funfair and the showman’s engines lit up after dark. The Beaulieu Autojumble starts on 1st September, the Hinton Arms classic car meet is on the 2nd and the Goodwood Revival is the following weekend. My Grandson has been practicing his pedalling and hopes to get a good placing in the children’s race for Austin J40 pedal cars, so I shall be cheering him along. The National Heritage Open Days that take place every September have now been extended over two weekends. These usually feature historic buildings that offer free entry for this event or are not normally open to the public. Some offer extra ‘behind the scenes’ experiences. WMGOChasagainbeeninvitedtoparticipateandtoprovideadifferentaspectof‘heritage’byputting on a display of classic MGs in front of the Cathedral. Do let me know if you are able to take part on Saturday 15th September and also let me have any suggestions as to how we can fit in with this year’s theme of ‘Extraordinary Women’. Perhaps some story boards / portraits of famous women drivers?

Regards Steve Link to heritage open days page featuring WMGOC https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/classic-and-vintage-car- display

2 Chairman's Notes The future of MG is looking bright with two new models on their way possibly and an update to an older model. The important one is the possible re-introduction of a sports car. Whilst it looks like not being a soft top, it is a stunning looking car with details taken from old and new cars of other makes. E-Motion MG are looking to return to its sports car roots with the E-Motion, a sleek looking electric coupe concept that could be heading for production. MG UK's sales and marketing manager Matthew Cheyne expects the E-Motion to make production around 2020, priced below £30,000. Following the release of images, Cheyne said feedback had been good so the car was highly likely to get the green light. The E-Motion features eye-catching butterfly doors and has a four seat layout inside. It uses advanced connectivity systems and touchscreen infotainment for both the front and rear passengers. The E-Motion shares the same front styling treatment as MG's ZS SUV but appears to incorporate a Aston Martin/ Jaguar-like appearance (judge for yourself), with vertical taillights and an uncluttered rear design. Using an all-electric powertrain that has been developed in house, the concept is claimed to be capable of 0-62mph in less than 4.0sec. It has a claimed range of over 310 miles. A sports car is a far cry from the mass-market friendly MG GS SUV and MG 3 supermini, but a MG spokesman emphasised that MG's market was ready for such a product. It would be the first all-electric MG model to be produced since the EV concept of 2014. New MG6 for 2019 in the UK? Following the design of the GS and ZS SUV’s and the E-Motion electric sports car concept, the 6 has a Mazda looking front end, with the intricate pattern like Mercedes-Benz’s design. MG calls the ‘Star Rider’. Other higher-end features include sequential indicators and LED lights. On the inside, the 6 goes upmarket over its predecessor, with the option for a red leather interior for the Chinese market. The seats are electrically adjustable. The new car also moving with industry trends with an electronic parking brake, a central infotainment touchscreen and a smaller LCD driving information screen between the two dials. The

3 dashboard is largely button-free, with the housing the majority of the controls. Voice control is also included. Further upmarket details on the dash facia are round air vents and silver trim across the interior giving the car a less plastic look as on the previous model. The is shared with the Roewe i6 saloon, which has a wheelbase of 2715mm, making the 6 a rival to the Hyundai i40. This also means that engines are likely to be same as the i6 - a 123bhp 1.0- litre three-cylinder petrol with 125lbft of torque, and the 1.5-litre petrol unit with 164bhp and 184lbft of torque that's also used in the GS.

MG3 Revamp for 2019 Finally, there is to be a revamp of the MG3 on its way for 2019 which will be interesting. It’s to have a bigger engine and automatic gearbox. On the outside, the new design looks more cohesive, with familiar flowing lines one would find on rival makes and certainly makes it a better proposition than before. The entire front face has been redone in line with the SUV’s and the rear is one step closer to some Japanese makes. However you look at it when it comes to its exterior design, MG has moved up a notch, but it’s on the inside where there have been the more notable changes by the UK design team. There have been substantial modifications made to the dash facia and instrument cluster, with the integration of a nice 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the higher- end spec models. There is also a new steering wheel. It looks to have a more premium appearance than before, so in terms of value-for-money the updated MG3 looks well and truly to be getting it right. The powertrain has also been updated, with the 1.5-litre 'Plus' petrol engine boosting outputs from the current model's 78kW and 137Nm to a new 88kW at 6000rpm and 150Nm at 4500rpm. Perhaps most importantly for the market, the 2019 MG 3 will have a four speed automatic transmission available. Reports say that given the MG powertrain and output, the four-speed automatic actually does a rather decent job of extracting its potential. Well there you have it, an updated MG3 and two new models on their way, let the good times roll. Peter 4 From the Editor Articles Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the newsletter once again. As the Summer continues don't forget to take a picture of you and your car (and maybe your hat) when you are out and about, and send them to the editor at [email protected]. Items For Sale or Wanted Are you looking for a particular part for your MG? Do you have one for sale? Send the details to the editor and they will be included in the next edition of the newsletter.

The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Ethanol Survey This is from the FBHVC website at http://www.fbhvc.co.uk

Help the Federation respond to Government consultation on the introduction of increased levels of ethanol in petrol. The Department of Transport has issued a consultation document on the subject of introducing higher levels of ethanol in petrol.

Many older vehicles are likely to suffer damage and possibly dangerous fuel leaks if the E10 grade of petrol is used without modification to their fuel systems.

For the purposes of this consultation the Government is focussing on vehicles more than 25 years old.

Whilst wishing to introduce the higher ethanol level E10 grade of fuel, the Government are guaranteeing a 'protection grade' of petrol at the E5 grade that is equivalent to the currently available 95 RON petrol. However this guarantee will only last until 2020 when further consultation will take place.

It is likely that on the introduction of E10 at the 95 RON level, the currently available 'Super' grades with an octane level of 97 RON or higher, will cease to be available.

The Federation has designed a survey on petrol useage in older vehicles which will provide valuable evidence in the consultation response.

Please complete the survey and help the Federation preserve our right to use 'Yesterday's Vehicles on Tomorrow's Roads' The survey can be accessed by clicking this link: FBHVC Ethanol Survey.

5 TF Tech News

Dodgy Nuts And How To Get Them Off!

As with age things wear, and in time they will need replacing or they will fail. Sods-law says it is always at the wrong and most inconvenient time. This has recently happened to me with my locking wheel nuts and the key. I needed to get a rear wheel of to do a job and on inserting the locking nut key attached to breaker bar, applied minimal force due to length of bar, the key gave a loud crack and spun. The internal lip key, shaped to nut, had sheared off (see pic 1). Well the car is 13 years old and the wheel key has probably been used on numerous times with the aid of an air gun to remove the wheel. It should be noted here, not long ago I had four new Pic 1 tyres fitted to the car.

Having found the key code number slip in the handbook pack (this was very lucky as they usually get lost), I was able to order new key (not cheap) from Locking Wheel Nuts UK, with it arriving within three days from Europe.

So off we go again, and what happens next is that the new key internals twist and miss-shape (see pic 2). On inspecting the nut you could see why as it was badly worn (see pic 3). ***t, what do we do now! Calmly thinking this through, we could get a socket with 12 points just slightly smaller than the nut and club hammer it on to get it off. This can work 99% of the time, but not guaranteed, as there is a rotating ring on the outside of the locking nut. Also there is the possibility of damaging the wheel in the process if not careful.

So, good old internet, I type in Pic 2 “Locking wheel nut removal service” and make one or two calls, to get a costing from £20 per wheel to having to take the car to north London. Just thinking out the box here, I tried Micheldever Tyres (not listed as a job they do) who said they can remove all four for £45. This was safer and cheaper than trying to do it yourself. So car booked in for next day and within 30 minutes the 4 nuts were off and new replacements fitted. It was amazing to see a queue of newer vehicles than mine waiting to have their locking wheel nuts removed mainly due to missing key or damaged keys due to nuts corroded onto studs and Pic 3 wheels.

I was very lucky not having a flat on our trip to Slovenia in June, but I bet a garage there would have got them off and cheaper!

The moral to this is, keep an eye on your locking nuts for wear, and don’t let people do up or undo using an air gun on your key. Keep the wheel studs and nuts greased, ideally with copper slip and make sure your nuts are torqued to the correct torque; in my case it’s 70Nm. Also the locking wheel nut is the first to undo and the last to do up.

Finally, if you don’t want this hassle, don’t fit locking wheel nuts in the first place – who wants your wheels anyway!! Pete C 6 Milestones Mega Machine Classic Car Show 11th August 2018

At this, the inaugural classic car event in support of their MEGA MACHINES Exhibition at Milestones, there were MG’s from all eras including the late 2000 Chinese LE500 with ZOOM number plates. It is the white one with blue stripes that most of us may have seen at all manner of events. Milestones are basically a museum about transport and are very keen to embrace all and everything about transport of all types and ages.

Colleagues from Alresford Allsorts turned out to support this event. It was interesting that the Panhard and the MGA had been off the road for most of last year for difficult supply of handbrake parts and bodywork respectively. This was their re introduction to car events.

Tony also was able to showcasehislatest2week old acquisition with his 1930’s just acquired Alvis. Clearly he has strayed from his stable of 1930’s Austins. At least he has stayed with ”A” in the alphabet. Note the amazing Fiat Topolino next to him.

7 Chris had just recently returned from holiday and brought his fabulous MGTC with him and his brother in lawashiscodriver,whoinhisownrightconcentratesonveterancars. Thefirstpictureshowsanaudience with bowed heads and the second shows why with a flat tyre requiring replacement. Unfortunately the Jack he had brought with him was unsuitable for the grass surface. But hey this is a classic car event and within minutes suitable jacks were supplied. The wheel was changed and all was good.

The BGT, seen here, was driven by friend and Chief Mechanic Graham and the MidgetwasdrivenbyNitamywife,asIhad recently had an operation on my hand. Nita had not driven the Midget for several years and following the work done to it over this period – thoroughly enjoyed it. We came home significantly faster than we went. Perhaps now I will have trouble getting her out of the drivers’ seat. Photos and a Bio of Marigold, our Midget, also featured in a display inside the museum.

Some 30 plus cars attended this incredibly well organised and executed event, with great hospitality that includedsuperfacilitiesincludingacafé,freetea/coffeeonarrivalandfreeaccesstothemuseum. Wehave visited a couple of times in the past but found the museum to have much still to discover along with new and updated exhibits.

Milestones hope to build on this transport related type of event. Hopefully we will be able to continue and grow our support for future Milestone events in order to promote classic, vintage and veteran transport, includingtheBasingstokeMGOCDoughnutRunwhichwillstartandfinishherethisyearandpossiblynext as well.

Maybe between our clubs we could put on and offer a complete range and history of MG through the ages?

Neil & Nita

8 Events Round-Up Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show

Having lived down here for over 20 years, we have never been to the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show. This has been usually down to we were at something else or away on a holiday, so this year we were free and with the sun blazing away we decided it was time to visit.

This year it was over the weekend of the 20th, 21st and 22nd July and we opted for the Sunday. Getting into the show was painless with easy free parking on the opposite field to the show. Entry was £10 for adults and £8 for seniors via cash or card.

The show consisted of various displays ranging from steam traction engines, buses, classic cars and motorcycles along with a selection of Land Rovers, tractors, commercial vehicles and stationary engines. The craft area had the usual stalls along with a tent for modelling engineering with large displays of Meccano constructions. There were various arenas displaying thrashing and wood sawing using steam, a motorcycle trails course and a dog show. The main arena was hosting horse riding skills, a kid’s motorcycle display team and falconry.

Whilst we appreciate that there are cost in having a pitch at these events it does not warrant charging £2.50 for a single scoop cone ice cream. Having spent over 4 hours we were on event overload and cooked from the sun, so we vacated to Lee on the Solent for afternoon cream tea for two, which was very reasonably priced along with the welcoming sea breeze.

This event is typically English and worth a visit if you have not done so before. The only thing that was noticeable was that there were a number of exhibits missing from the various displays. This could be put down to the fact they may have gone to another event on the Sunday as this show being over the three days. Next year the show is from the 19th, 20th and 21st July, so book that in your dairy now, if you are thinking of going next year.

Pete C 9 July Club-Night Run

Can I say ‘thank you’ to Neil and Nita for our club run that took us to the Abbot’s Mitre in Chilbolton. This was our first try at a Satnav and Post Code run, with just way points defined allowing individuals (orthevagariesoftheirSatnav)todecidetheirown routes. It is not often that you pass MGs on the same run coming from the opposite direction. One particular benefit is just sitting back watching the scenery while listening to “Sally Satnav” or “Thomosina Tom Tom” instead of concentrating on route instruction and mileometers (or odometers if you prefer). Richard Harcourt-Brown with trophy for the closest recorded mileage to the ‘official’ mileage for the run

We were welcomed by our hosts and settled initially into two groups, while the food was served to those who had ordered. The food was good by all accounts and quickly served, explaining why this particular pub seems to have become so popular. It has been quite a few years since the club has been along to the Mitre and the service is much improved from our previous experience that some would wish to forget! Maybe we were just unlucky last time! Steve F

10 Alton Bus Rally

There were plenty of classics cars amongst the 150 or so buses taking part in the annual running day at Anstey Park in Alton, which as usual was held in blazing sunshine. (Don’t know how theydoit!). Thisisexcellentasafreetoattendeventandifyou

buy the programme you can ride on the many and varied bus services that are running, some in conjunction with the Watercress Line. The line-up included buses of the type that many of us might have travelled to school on and coaches that might have

taken us away on school trips. There were also a selection of more modern types and plenty of stalls selling books, models and memorabilia. It’s bad enough finding garage space for MGs, but how you find space for buses beats me.

Hats off to those that keep them going. The good news is that I was tempted to invest in a 1950s MGTF while I was there. Bad news is that it was made by Dinky. Steve F 11 Alton Crotch Cooler

MGs arriving at the Crotch cooler in Alton for the August meet – including Steve Favell and Richard & Gillian Harcourt-Brown.

Pictures curtesy of Chris's Cars Events Calendar for 2018: WMGOC events marked in RED

Date Event Remarks August 23rd – 27th Great Dorset Steam Fair 24th – 26th Radio 2 Carfest South http://www.carfest.org/welcome/welcome-to-carfest-south 28th WMGOC Club Drive Setting off from Winchester Science Centre car park from 7pm. The Farmers Home at Durley Food orders must be sent in advance to the pub to give them a fighting chance. http://www.thefarmers-home.co.uk Menus on-line along with contact details Let them know you are with the MG Owners Club Aiming to arrive at approx. 8pm. September Sun 2nd Crotch Cooler Meet Alton 2nd WSMGOC South Downs Run http://wsmgoc.co.uk/south-downs-run.html 2nd CCOTP, Christchurch Quay 2nd Hinton Arms annual vintage vehicle meet 2nd The Concord Club classic & sports car show Eastleigh 8th-10th Goodwood Revival https://www.goodwood.com/flagship-events/goodwood- revival/ Sat 15th Hampshire Open Days Watch-out for further notices WMGOC Display at Winchester Cathedral Sat 15th The King’s Royal Hussars Families Day Event is TBC at the moment – If you are interested in attending, Vintage & Classic Car Display in Tidworth please contact Steve Penkethman Tanks and more to see 23rd The Doughnut Run - Basingstoke MGOC Entry forms from: www.basingstokemgclub.co.uk 25th WMGOC Club Drive Meeting point TBC October 7th Bicester Sunday Scramble 7th Crotch Cooler Meet Alton 7th Thatcham Classic Car Show Dunstan Green, 10am-3pm, £5 donation per car 30th WMGOC Club Night The plough at Itchen Abbas November London to Brighton Run 9th – 11th NEC Classic Car Show http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com 27th WMGOC Club Night The plough at Itchen Abbas December 26th Romsey Classic Car & Bike Meet – pre 1976

13 Part 1 of the Trilogy - Guernsey 2018

This is the first of the trilogy of MG adventures that Nita and I embarked upon in 2018 following a difficult year in 2017 that gave us a mind set to “go for it” this year. We leapt at the invitation from Southampton and New Forest MGOC to join them in their Guernsey trip. We encouraged Graham and Karen, chief mechanic, fellow BMGOC member and geriatric playmate plus wife to join us along with Neil & Ros the Partridges also from BMGOC. So we set off in Bluebell our Monogram TF, Snowdrop the MGBGT and the Patridges 1959 MGA.

Snowdrop the MGB GT had been a complete cow since we put her back on the road following an enforced winter in retirement. It appeared that she had caught the MGB plague of evaporating petrol in the carbs. A new heat deflector from Stainless Classics later and a masterclass in setting up SU carbs frommyfriendGrahamandshewasrunningmuchbetter. Howeverwehappenedtonoticethatwhilst the side of the radiator that one can easily see was in great shape, the side that is difficult to see had at least two thirds of the fins rotted out. So whilst you are renewing the radiator it is surely folly not to renew the hoses as well? It was running OK but was lumpy when no was applied whilst in motion.

We journeyed over on the Condor Cat from Poole and came back on the Condor overnight ferry to Portsmouth. We met up with our fellow travellers from Southampton and New Forest MGOC at a pub on the way to Poole. We then convoyed to Poole. The convoy got split up and our three cars became independently lost in Poole.

Eventually we made the ferry port. As the MGA offers little security for suitcases strapped to luggage racks; Graham took the Partridges case into my MGBGT for safety. Graham was stopped atBorderControlPoole–notsurehowthatworks as I thought Guernsey was part of the UK? Anyway, first question was “Is this your car Sir?” Yes was the answer – strike 1. “Are all of these cases yours sir?” Yes was the answer – strike 2. “Did you pack them yourself sir?” Yes was the answer – strike 3. When asked to open the bonnet then Graham tried to tell them about the new radiator, hoses, heat deflector, shiny polished rocker box cover and shiny carbs etc. Apparently hehadheardthatCustomslookforitemsunderthebonnetthathaverecentlybeendisturbedbecause drug smugglers use car components to conceal their goods. He was eventually waved on.

From the ferry to Hotel we came across “Filter” instructions painted on the road at T junctions where a road entered from our left. I asked Nita (fount of all knowledge) and even she did not know why. I passed this junction with no problem. There was a squeal of tyres from behind as Graham stopped rapidly as someone pulled out in front of him. So that is what it meant. No wonder Guersney Hire cars have great big “H” badges on front and back. “H” for hire car or holidaymaker? 14 The trip has been reported and well covered in Enjoying MGOC. As reported in Enjoying MGOC, we visited Sark with the others. There are no cars on Sark but they do provide horses. We stayed on another couple of nights and spent one day visiting Herm which is a beautiful small Island – naturally no cars allowed – but it did feature the most fabulous beaches.

We took a trip around Guernsey in the cars. We visited fabulous beaches, saw many WW2 and earlier fortifications. We also visited the famous Little Chapel. The next day we visited St Peters Port to see the Occupation Museum and the Castle. Absolutely fascinating. Life on Guernsey in WW2 was certainly very rough for the inhabitants.

15 Snowdrop the MGBGT was getting more erratic when in motion with no throttle. So much so that it was better to knock it into neutral and coast.

We caught the night freight ferry back. Absolutely fascinating as it started in Guernsey and appeared to be only partially loaded. It then stopped in Jersey for 2 ½ hours whilst it discharged a lot of foot passengers (obviously commuters), some cars and articulated lorry trailers. It then took on some cars and foot passengers and then what appeared to be an infinite number of artic lorry trailers until it was crammed full.

Guernsey and its associated small islands are idyllic. We have made a promise to revisit. However, what a waste of money taking a car. We did less than 150 miles in five days and the vast majority of that was created by the journeys to and from the ferries! When on Guernsey there is a terrific bus service that takes you around the coastal road that can be completed in less than 20 miles which includes a detour to the Little Chapel.

I would highly recommend a visit. On our return there was a couple of weeks or so respite before we set off for the second part of the Trilogy to tour Brittany and Normandy.

P.S. Snowdrop’s performance in Guernsey spurred us on to take her head off, replace a couple of valves on No 4 cylinder that showed lower compression than the others, regrind all the valves and perform a “decoke”. This gave us even and significantly improved compression over all four cylinders. It was necessary as we needed her for part 3 of the Trilogy as we were off to Le Mans Classic a couple of days after we returned from the Brittany/Normandy trip.

Neil & Nita More from Nita & Neil next month...... 16 Notices - Wanted - For Sale Recomendations for your MG The following businesses have been recommended by club members. If you have received good service for your MG, let the editor know and add to the list.

Company Name Services Offered Location Website Address Recommended by Meon Valley Garage Doors Garage Door Replacements/Service Waltham Chase http://www.meonvalleygaragedoors.co.uk Pete Cranstone The Trimming Centre Webasto and trimming Lewes, East Sussex http://www.thetrimmingcentre.co.uk Richard Harcourt-Brown Specialists Bodycraft Body and paint specialist Shirrell Heath, Swanmore https://www.facebook.com/bodycraftautomotive Richard Harcourt-Brown Andy Jewell Paintless dent removal http://www.andyjewell.co.uk/ Richard Harcourt-Brown RVS Garage Services Servicing / Engine Rebuild Ludgershall http://www.rvsgarageservices.co.uk Steve Penkethman West-Classic English Car Spares and Garage Elgg, Switzerland http://www.west-classic.ch Steve Penkethman Services

Please Note: These are personal recommendations rather than endorsments from WMGOC. For further information, contact the person making the recommendation.

Items Wanted and For Sale Do you have MG or motoring related items wanted or for sale? Advertise them to Club members here. Send details to the editor.

For Sale I have the following items available - MGB Roadster full cover. For Sale Free to a good home: 4 x Rostyle Wheels Circa 1972 car. Servicable but with Very nearly new MGA Radiator marks to inner lining and little rust on MG B Exhaust Manifold for sale. Please contact club L & R MGB Door Hinges the zip. Good for age and might do a turn. Non-headrest. £20. Contact member Chris Budden for Contact Steve Penkethman [email protected] details.

For Sale - MG Midget 1500 - 1978 With new MOT Loads of service history, old mots, BMIHT certificated as correct and genuine UK Abingdon car. MOT & TAX Exempt in JAN 2019.

Built 5-6 July 1978, Triumph spitfire overdrive gearbox fitted, Rear shock absorber conversion to telescopic dampers, Brake servo fitted, Electronic ignition system, Iridium spark plugs, Battery isolator switch, Twin USB charging point, New alternator, Oil cooler, SU chrome air filter, Stainless steel sports exhaust system, Supplementary oil feed pipe to rockers, Cooling hoses replaced, Heater water valve refurbished, Spoked alloy wheels & yokohama rear tyres, Retrimmed throughout including boot carpets,Rebuiltleatherseatswithbespokestainless seat belt guides, MoMo steering wheel, Stainless front grill, MG logo rubber mats, MG club with green piping, Half and fulltonneau covers. Tel 075916 48370 £ 3250.00

17 For Sale MGB GT 1979, Black

89,000 miles, standard B series engine; with overdrive gearbox; Two new Michelin tyres; Period Compomotive wheels; new battery; most fuel lines replaced; Braided brake hoses and upgraded discs. Lowered to ‘old’ height with rubber bumpers removed and GRP valances fitted. Re-upholstered seats. Zebart treated from new. Webasto roof. Has taken us on a number of trips to France and Spain. Will come with new MoT. £5,500. No offers. Contact Dave Tilbury - 07814815952

18 WMGOC Apparel

We have a range of Regalia which you can order individually, just choose your garment and colour from the charts below. Prices include printed Logo.

When ordering please complete the corresponding form, ticking your choice of colour and size. Take care with the size, as returns are not possible and sizes are generous.

Please send the form to: Niall FitzGerald, 29 Monks Wood Close, Bassett Sot’on, SO16 3TT Niall

Polo Shirt Male Polo Ref: KK403 - £16.50 Ladies Polo Ref: KK703 £16.50

Colour Small Medium Large Ex Large Bottle Green Navy Blue Magenta Black Jade Purple Mid Blue Royal Blue

Ladies Sizes available are: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 Please check the appropriate box or ring the ladies size required

Fleece Fleece Ref: RE36A - £20.50

Colour Small Medium Large Ex Large Forest Green Royal Blue Burgundy Black

Gilet Gilet Ref: RE37A - £18.00

Colour Small Medium Large Ex Large Forest Green Royal Blue Charcoal Black

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